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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 26, 2017

Economic Growth: GDP Not as Weak as First Estimated; Factory Activity Slows

Growth in the U.S. economy during the first quarter didn’t slow as much as first estimated, according to government numbers released Friday, while separate reports showed weaker factory activity but continued high consumer sentiment.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2017

Economic Watch: Existing and New Home Sales Slow

Sales of both existing and new homes fell in April, according to two separate reports, as the nation’s home supply continues tightening.

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NewsMay 23, 2017

ATA April Truck Tonnage Drops for Third Month

The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire-Truck Tonnage Index slid 2.5% in April, marking the third straight month of declines.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 23, 2017

Economic Watch: May Manufacturing Activity Eases, Says Preliminary Report

A surge seen early this year in the nation’s manufacturing sector continued to lose steam this month, hitting an eight-month low.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 23, 2017

Cross Border Freight Value Jumps Nearly 11%

The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its next door neighbor countries has spiked as all five major transportation modes carried more cargo in March compared to the year before, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 16, 2017

Economic Watch: Industrial Production, E-Commerce Jump; Home Starts Drop

Industrial production in the U.S. rose in April more than expected and by the fastest rate in more than three years, according to a new report issued Tuesday. Meanwhile, separate reports show e-commerce continues to boom but the building of new homes fell for the second straight month.

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NewsMay 12, 2017

For-Hire Trucking Index Shows 7th Straight Positive Reading

Following a three-year high in the previous month, April’s volume grew slower, according to the latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 12, 2017

Economic Watch: Retail Sales Bounce Back along with Inflation Pressures

Retail sales in the U.S. bounced back in April after falling the month before as two readings of inflation also rebounded, all raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates again in June.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeMay 11, 2017

Analysis: Look Deeper Into GDP Numbers for Better Trucking Insight

GDP doesn't always tell the whole story of trucking's economic climate. That's why MacKay & Company developed its proprietary measure, Truckable Economic Activity, reflecting the portion of the GDP that spends its time in trucks.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 10, 2017

For-Hire Freight Eases Back from Record High

After setting a new record high, a monthly gauge of freight moved by the nation’s for-hire transportation industry retreated, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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